Criminal Defense Attorney: Growth & Trial Strategy

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is seeking an admitted Criminal Defense Attorney to join our growing practice. You will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney and handle a varied caseload while engaging with clients and coordinating with a dedicated criminal defense team.

Responsibilities include advising clients, attending pretrial hearings, managing court appearances, and performing legal research to develop effective strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal cases at the federal, state and local level.
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates.
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draft case documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on strategies after hearings.
• Manage court appearances, draft motions, interview witnesses, and perform legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes using legal precedents.
• Manage workload of cases.
• Provide legal analysis to determine possible case benefits.
• Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or arguments against charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and gather information from witnesses and experts.

Skills

Criminal defense experience

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Federal/state/local criminal cases

Job description

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is seeking an admitted Criminal Defense Attorney to join our growing practice. You will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney and handle a varied caseload while engaging with clients and coordinating with a dedicated criminal defense team.

Responsibilities include advising clients, attending pretrial hearings, managing court appearances, and performing legal research to develop effective strategies.